Ion guide
US11017994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/4255
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ion guide is disclosed that comprises a plurality of electrodes arranged to form a multipole ion guide and one or more rigid support members. The plurality of electrodes comprises one or more groups of electrodes, and each group of electrodes comprises plural electrodes that are axially spaced apart from one another. The electrodes of one or more groups of electrodes are attached to one of the one or more rigid support members. One or more of the electrodes comprises a curved metal sheet, plate or strip.
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